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| Author: | chrmayo [ Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | carter maxxam 150 carb problems |
Newbie here and I have the maxxam 150. Here a while back my belt broke and after I replaced it I took a drive around the yard with the cvt cover off and the muffler off. After I parked it and put everything back on. I cannot get it to start without shooting some carb cleaner in it. I pulled the choke out of the housing and plugged the top to create suction and it will fire up and then die. I replaced the choke and same prob. I cleaned the carb re-assembled and still same thing. Does anyone know what the problem could be. Daughter is going crazy wanting to ride. |
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| Author: | BIGE [ Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: carter maxxam 150 carb problems |
welcome to buggynews, running without an exhaist can sometimes burn a valve. I would run a compression check and see wha t the compression is |
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| Author: | bandit1100 [ Thu Jul 16, 2009 2:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: carter maxxam 150 carb problems |
BIGE wrote: welcome to buggynews, running without an exhaist can sometimes burn a valve. I would run a compression check and see wha t the compression is And bend them easily also. |
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| Author: | chrmayo [ Thu Jul 16, 2009 3:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: carter maxxam 150 carb problems |
I only ran it for about 5 minutes. I just slid the muffler off the pipe. Could this have done it? |
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| Author: | BIGE [ Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: carter maxxam 150 carb problems |
could have, when outside air hits a hot internal parts bad things can happen |
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| Author: | pud [ Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: carter maxxam 150 carb problems |
do you guys think maybe it could be just a tight exhaust valve now. and a valve adjust might cure the problem. he had a little protection, might be worth a try. pud |
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| Author: | BIGE [ Thu Jul 16, 2009 5:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: carter maxxam 150 carb problems |
wont hurt to check them. |
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| Author: | chrmayo [ Thu Jul 16, 2009 5:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: carter maxxam 150 carb problems |
I dont see how this would be the problem. If I leave the choke body on the carb and pull the choke itself out, I can put my thumb over the top or stuff a piece of rubber over the top. It creats suction and pumps fuel through the choke and it will start, but it dies soon after. I just dont think it is getting fuel. I may be wrong. |
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| Author: | chrmayo [ Thu Jul 16, 2009 7:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: carter maxxam 150 carb problems |
Ok guys I think I may have found the problem. I seen on someones post on another thread they said to spray starting fluid around intake while trying to start. Well I did and bang it fired up. I pulled the intake and have a big gash right in front of where the clamp sits. I tried to patch it up with some silicone to see if its gonna work before I order new piece. Does this sound like it could be the problem? |
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| Author: | BIGE [ Thu Jul 16, 2009 7:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: carter maxxam 150 carb problems |
if its a big enough gash then yes, it was not getting all the fuel and air into the cylinder. |
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| Author: | chrmayo [ Thu Jul 16, 2009 9:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: carter maxxam 150 carb problems |
Not the problem. I doctored it and no more leak there. Still no fuel to start. Bowl is full. its flowing from the tank fine. Just wont start. took bowl off and cleaned jets again. The slow jet was a little clogged at first but cleaned it out. Any body know? |
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| Author: | Funnyman [ Thu Jul 16, 2009 9:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: carter maxxam 150 carb problems |
If its not starting pull the plug.wet to much fuel,dry no fuel,just for starters |
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| Author: | chrmayo [ Thu Jul 16, 2009 9:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: carter maxxam 150 carb problems |
plug is dry. bowl is full. No fuel is leaving the carb. |
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| Author: | pud [ Thu Jul 16, 2009 10:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: carter maxxam 150 carb problems |
intaks leaks are hard to seal like that i went throw 4 of the rubber intakes.2 of them i just drowned the whole intake and nuts with plastic dip it would last a while and start leaking again.if it has a split like that might be best to get a new one. also back to the valves they recommend to adjust them quarterly,ever three months.if you have never adjusted them probably wouldn't hurt.they are almost imposible to get started if they are out of adjustment. pud |
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| Author: | Funnyman [ Thu Jul 16, 2009 10:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: carter maxxam 150 carb problems |
spray carb cleaner thru the carb and see if it starts for a brief moment if it does the jets are plugged. |
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| Author: | Funnyman [ Thu Jul 16, 2009 10:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: carter maxxam 150 carb problems |
Im a believer compression testing all the time on these motors.I got a buggy that was running sluggish, did a comp test, only 90psi,adjusted the valves,went to 150 psi,now runs great!!!! |
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| Author: | chrmayo [ Thu Jul 16, 2009 10:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: carter maxxam 150 carb problems |
Funnyman. Yes if I spray cleaner through the carb it fires up everytime. Then runs out. I have taken both jets out and cleaned them. I can blow through them. Is there anywhere past the jets that could be clogged or maybe something to do with the vaccum that could be clogged? |
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| Author: | dumbcompdude [ Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: carter maxxam 150 carb problems |
check the gas air screw. make sure you didn't tighten it up when you cleaned the carb |
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| Author: | Funnyman [ Fri Jul 17, 2009 4:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: carter maxxam 150 carb problems |
If you are positive that your intake is not leaking(did the intake test,carb cleaner around the intake while turning it over or running)make sure that the passages are clean .Spray cleaner thru all the passages and make sure it comes out.Thru the main and pilot |
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| Author: | Funnyman [ Fri Jul 17, 2009 4:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: carter maxxam 150 carb problems |
dumbcompdude wrote: check the gas air screw. make sure you didn't tighten it up when you cleaned the carb This is a good idea too! |
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